Man City's star loyalty sees prodigies leave -- and flourish
Briefly

"Manchester City might have the most productive academy in football right now, but as Pep Guardiola's side has been struggling, it is their 'lost team' of young stars making a painful impact. As the club seeks external solutions, a realization dawns that they had homegrown talent available but chose to let them go, intensifying their current struggles."
"As Guardiola grapples with the worst run of his managerial career, players like Ilkay Gündogan and Kevin De Bruyne are showing their age, indicating a time for renewal. This acknowledgment is painful, especially when you consider that young talents such as Morgan Rogers are now helping rival clubs succeed."
Read at ESPN.com
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